AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Transition: Bhutan’s electricity supply grew 32.8% in 2025, but petrol imports rose 38.7% and diesel 27.5%, highlighting the challenge of replacing imported fuel beyond the power sector. Highland Livelihoods: Herders from Bhutan, India and Nepal will launch the first Himalayan Yak Herders’ Network at Bhutan’s Royal Highland Festival on October 23, to share knowledge and address climate change, shrinking rangelands and declining yak populations. Conservation: The Jomolhari Mountain Festival has launched a sustainability plan with Nu 1 million in seed funding to support community ownership and snow leopard conservation. Natural Resources: Bhutan’s recorded quartzite reserves have fallen nearly 40% since 2015, with current extraction rates suggesting about 11 years of supply remain. Climate Resilience: Bhutan’s pilot siphon system at Thorthormi Glacial Lake has achieved stable flow, while regional research suggests AI alerts could help communities spot dangerous slope movement sooner. Green Recognition: Bhutan is a finalist for the Earthshot Prize for its conservation work, including protecting forests and Himalayan watersheds.
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